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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354, 1,868.80 and 764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354, 1,868.80 and 764.56 is: 1,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354 : 1,868.80 = 764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354/1,868.80 = 764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354x = 1,868.80 × 764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354x = 1,428,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,809.73/1,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.25

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